"Mr. D. J. (Doc) Cooksey, former policeman, building contractor and well known Glasgow citizen, died at
his home on West Cherry Street Sunday night around ten o'clock. He suffered a stroke of apoplexy while
at work on construction of the Hatchett garage here last fall from which he never fully recovered. His
condition had been critical the past few days.
"Born Sept. 24 1870, near Dry Fork, he had spent practically his entire life in Barren county. He operated
a saw mill for a number of years and after moving to Glasgow served as town marshall a short time. Taking up the carpenter's trade and contracting business, he spent his latter years in this work except
for the time he served as speial night watchman for Glasgow business establishments.
"Known and respected throughout the community as 'Doc", he commanded the respect and admiration
of all with whom he came in contact. He was kind and considerate neighbor, one with high ideals and
moral traits, and in his dealings with fellowmen, he was truthful and honest. His death will be deeply
regretted by all who knew him and by his many friends and relatives thru-out the country.
"Besides his wife, Mrs. Emily Cooksey, he is survived by two daughters, Mrs.
Ed Jolly and Mrs. G. E. Story, both of Glasgow; a sister, Mrs. Lee Glass, Louisville; three brothers, Messrs
O. F. Cooksey, of the Cooktown section; Joe Cooksey, of Glasgow and Adolphus Cooksey of California.
"Funeral services were conducted at the Cooksey home Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock by Mr. A. E.
Minick. Burial was in the Glasgow cemetery."
24 Sept 1870 - 4 Feb 1940
Undated Glasgow KY newspaper. |
